John McEnroe is an American former professional tennis player known for his shot-making and volleying skills.
McEnroe is the only male player since the inception of the ATP ranking in 1973 to hold the world No. 1 ranking simultaneously in both singles and doubles.
Highlights
- John McEnroe is an American former pro tennis player who ranked in the top 1 consecutively from 1980 to 1985.
- McEnroe was married twice. Their first wife, Tatum O’Neal, is an American actress, and their second wife, Patty Smyth, is a singer and songwriter.
- John is the father of five children from his dual marriage: Kevin, Sean, Emily, Anna, and Ava McEnroe.
John began to make his career mark as an 18-year-old amateur in 1977. He won the Junior singles and mixed doubles titles at the French Open.
Similarly, during his peak years from 1979 to 1983, the tennis player won numerous ATP tour victories, including the Wimbledon Men’s double, Singles US Open title, and Masters Grand Prix title.
Furthermore, the 1984 season was McEnroe’s best season, where he dominated tennis with consistent wins.
John became the top-ranked singles player in the world on March 3, 1980. He remained at the top for 170 weeks from 1980 to 1985.
The pro tennis player announced his retirement from Tennos singles in 1994 and doubles in 2006.
John McEnroe’s First Wife, Tatum O’Neal, Is An American Actress And Renowned Author
In 1986, after consecutive tournament losses, John McEnroe took a six-month career break. During that time, he married Tatum O’Neal on August 1, 1986.
Tatum O’Neal is an American actress who gained fame for winning an Academy Award at age 10, making her the youngest person to achieve this feat.
60 year-old Tatum is popularly known for her supporting role in Paper Moon. She has also starred in films, including The Bad News Bears, Nickelodeon, and Little Darling.
Moreover, Tatum is the daughter of veteran American actor Ryan O’Neal and actress Joanna Moore.
McEnroe and O’Neal started dating in 1984 when the actress moved to John’s Central Park West apartment in New York City.
The couple had three children: Kevin, born in 1986, before marriage, and Sean, born in 1987. Similarly, they welcomed their daughter Emily in 1991.
After eight years of marriage, John McEnroe and Tatum O’Neal ended their relationship in 1994.
Initially, they were awarded joint custody of the children, but in 1998, McEnroe was awarded sole custody due to Tatum’s addiction to heroin.
In 1997, John McEnroe Tied His Second Wedding Knot With Singer Patty Smyth
John McEnroe is married to American singer and songwriter Patricia ‘Patty’ Smyth.
67 years old Patricia is a well-recognized artist who first gained national attention with the rock band Scandal and as a solo artist.
Her debut solo album, “Never Enough,” was well-loved by the audience, and in the early 1990s, she reached the top 10 with the hit single “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough.”
Furthermore, Patricia performed and co-wrote the song “Look What Love Has Done” for the motion picture Junior.
The work earned her Grammy and Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song.
Smyth and McEnroe met in 1993, and soon, their love blossomed. The couple shared their wedding vows in 1997.
The couple has two daughters, Anna, 28, a law school graduate, and Ava McEnroe, who is 25 years old.
As of October 2024, Patty and John, with the daughters, live in a duplex on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Additional Information
- As of 2024, John McEnroe’s estimated net worth is approximately $100 million; his income is accumulated from his tennis endorsements and contracts.
- John has published two autobiographies: You Cannot Be Serious (2002) and But Seriously (2017).
- Patty Smyth was previously married to musician Richard Hell in 1985 and had a daughter, Ruby.
